Chemistry, asked by flyingfalcon938, 2 months ago

Why do metals lose their lustre when exposed to air?

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Answered by sunilgupta0161

Explanation:

The metals lose their shine on brightness on keeping in air for a long time due to formation of a thin layer of oxide, carbonate or sulphide on their surface by the slow action of various gases present in air.

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